cerebral herniation

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cerebral herniation

The displacement of part of the brain due to a marked ↑ in intracranial pressure, forcing the brain in the direction of least resistance, ie down the foramen magnum Clinical Paralysis, coma, unilateral dilated pupil Etiology Head injury, brain tumors, abscess, bacterial meningitis Types Cerebellar, uncal, transtentorial

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